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Company Description Job Description The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system's 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City. The Bureau of Environmental Planning and Analysis (BEPA) is responsible for design and construction of Green Infrastructure in NYC and maintenance operations of all constructed Green Infrastructure assets. To date, DEP has constructed over 11,000 assets in Queens, Brooklyn and Bronx in which the majority of these assets are located within the public right of way comprised of rain gardens, infiltration basins, porous panels and medians. More information on NYC Green Infrastructure Program can be found at gi-annual-report-2020.pdf (nyc.gov) The selected candidate(s) will assist in general maintenance associated with DEP green infrastructure assets, including the removal of sediments and litter, edging, seeding, snow removal, trimming, sweeping, cleaning, and maintaining facilities including drainage structures. The candidate will perform minor repair work associated with the assets including but not limited to masonry and carpentry. Along with general maintenance work, the selected candidate will perform the following tasks:

• Infiltration Basin Inspections.
• Infiltration Basin Cleaning.
• Excavation to depths which do not require sheeting and shoring.
• Vacuum excavation of infiltration basins.
• Mix cement and concrete under direction.
• Move, lift, and carry heavy objects related to work at the job site.
• Move and lift infiltration basin structures, equipment, and waste.

The candidate will drive vehicles and operate certain other motorized equipment. The candidate will perform safety checks on facilities and equipment. The candidate may move furniture, climb, and perform other physical activities as required in the performance of assigned duties.

CITY PARK WORKER - 90641

Qualifications Qualification Requirements

1. There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position.
2. A Motor Vehicle Driver's License valid in the State of New York is required.
3. Ability to read and to understand and obey orders is required.
4. There are certain medical and physical requirements.

Additional Information The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy. City of New York

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